Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Core

Astarion, the Decadent
Rank #362
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Sikora
Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
57%synergy
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65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
51%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
45%synergy
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44%synergy
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45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
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44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
42%synergy
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47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
41%synergy
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44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
41%synergy
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Mortify
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Markov Baron
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Revival // Revenge
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Murder
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Revitalize
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Slumbering Walker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Flock Impostor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reaping Willow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Epicure of Blood
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Dazzling Angel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fiendish Panda
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Starseer Mentor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Child of Night
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Moonrise Cleric
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Shroudstomper
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Officiant
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Spawn
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Bishop's Soldier
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Neonate
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Despark
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-38%synergy
Utter End
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Sonar Strike
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Invoke the Divine
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Riot Control
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Treacherous Greed
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-37%synergy
Radiant Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Breathe Your Last
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Bleed Dry
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Winter's Intervention
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Urge to Feed
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Foul-Tongue Shriek
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-35%synergy
Bladebrand
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5%synergy
Ray of Dissolution
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Power Word Kill
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5%synergy
Harsh Sustenance
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
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Kaya's Wrath
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Call to the Feast
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Death Grasp
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Ambition's Cost
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Fumigate
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sanctify
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Queen's Commission
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tithe
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Macabre Waltz
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Consume Spirit
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Agonizing Syphon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Alms of the Vein
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Offering
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Humiliate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tithing Blade
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Monolith
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Chalice of Life
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Invitation
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Campfire
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Feather
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Potion of Healing
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Warlock Class
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Cleric Class
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Life Insurance
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Fangs
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Dawn of Hope
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Web Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Makeshift Binding
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Pacifism
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Griffin Aerie
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Squire's Devotion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Stab Wound
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Claim of Erebos
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ulgrotha
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-37%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Pristine Talisman
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Marble Diamond
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
White Auracite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Locket
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-43%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Silence
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Voldaren Estate
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-40%synergy
Thriving Moor
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Heath
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Silverquill Campus
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-56%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy